Compliance Analyst

Role Overview

We are seeking a Compliance Analyst to join our team as a technical subject matter expert. Reporting directly to the Compliance Director, you will be responsible for the consistent execution of BSA/AML, OFAC protocols, and consumer compliance standards. This role focuses on high-level technical production—performing complex investigations and ensuring all regulatory filings are audit-ready—allowing the Director to focus on enterprise-wide strategy.

Responsibilities

1. Regulatory Support & Execution

• Technical Point of Contact: Act as the dedicated resource for daily U.S. (BSA/AML) and Canadian AML regulatory tasks, ensuring all North American operations remain in full alignment with established policies.
• Consumer Compliance Oversight: Monitor daily operations to ensure compliance with Reg E, dispute resolution timelines, and consumer disclosure requirements.
• Audit Preparation: Support the Compliance Director by compiling and organizing comprehensive documentation and responses for regulatory audits and examinations.
• Internal Guidance: Provide technical clarification to internal teams regarding established compliance standards.

2. Investigation & Reporting

• SAR Production: Manage the end-to-end preparation of Suspicious Activity Reports (SARs), ensuring the Director receives accurate, high-quality documents ready for final review and submission.
• Advanced Case Review: Perform deep-dive investigations into complex client profiles, applying independent judgment to identify sophisticated patterns of financial crime.
• Data Reporting: Aggregate and clean complex financial data into structured reports for the Compliance Director’s review.

3. Program Maintenance & Documentation

• Compliance Project Support: Support the coordination and execution of compliance-related projects and initiatives to ensure timely and effective delivery under the guidance of senior compliance leadership.
• Risk Assessment Support: Support the maintenance and periodic enhancement of key compliance programs, including Vendor Due Diligence (VDD) and Annual Risk Assessments.
• Training & Development: Support the development of technical BSA/AML training materials to ensure they reflect current industry benchmarks.
• Quality Assurance: Ensure compliance activities meet defined internal and external quality standards through execution of established procedures.

4. Strategic Analytics & Team Contribution

• Advanced Analytics: Apply analytical skills to identify emerging risks, trends, and operational inefficiencies in compliance processes
• Collaborative Leadership: Contribute to team efforts by accomplishing related results and providing guidance to entry-level analysts.
• Initiative Execution: Drive assigned compliance initiatives and ensure timely execution of deliverables in coordination with senior leadership.

Qualifications & Skills

• Experience: Entry to 5 years of Experience OR 5–7 years of direct experience in Financial Compliance, BSA/AML, or Sanctions/OFAC preferred.
• Education: Bachelor’s degree in Business, Finance, Economics, Law, or a related field.
• Analytics: Advanced proficiency in applying analytical approaches to complex financial data (experience with SQL or advanced Excel is a plus).
• Communication: Exceptional written and verbal communication skills; ability to translate complex regulations into actionable business advice.
• Technical Proficiency: Strong familiarity with compliance monitoring software and the Microsoft Office Suite.
• Soft Skills: High degree of integrity, strong organizational skills, and the ability to work independently while providing informal support to junior team members.
• Certification (Preferred): CAMS (Certified Anti-Money Laundering Specialist) certification is highly preferred.

Additional Requirements

• Must be legally authorized to work in the United States without requiring visa sponsorship now or in the future.
• Salary is negotiable based on relevant experience and qualifications.